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Peoria man killed, two others seriously injured in accident with semi
A Peoria man was killed late Sunday in an accident with a semi-truck along Interstate 80 near the Illinois-Iowa border. The Scott County Sheriff's Office said that Eric Fraelle, 52, was killed when his 2024 Chevrolet Trax was rear-ended by a semi-truck, forcing the vehicle into a ditch while the two were driving eastbound along I-80 at mile marker 288 1/2. The incident occurred around 9:41 p.m. Fraelle was found dead at the scene.
Rush hour morning collision in Central Peoria causes traffic delays at busy intersection
UPDATE (11:38 a.m.) The Peoria Fire Department said that two people were sent to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday. According to Battalion Chief Rick Waldron, when crews arrived on the scene they found that one occupant was entrapped in one of the vehicles. Firefighters used the “jaws...
Normal man faces up to 30 years in prison for Central Peoria shooting last fall
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Normal man faces up to 30 years in prison after being charged in connection with a shooting last fall in Central Peoria. Marquise J. Patterson, 20, faces charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the Nov. 26, 2023, shooting in 1100 block of West Hanssler Place. That’s about two blocks west of Castle Patio Inn.
Peoria man faces up to 30 years in prison for early April arson
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria County grand jury handed down an indictment Tuesday for 18-year-old Deshawn Offord for allegedly setting a fire earlier this year month. According to court documents, the fire occurred on April 9 on West Plank Road near Youth Farm of Children’s Home Association.
Trial begins for Peoria man accused of drowning his wife
Trial begins for Peoria man accused of drowning his wife.
Sheriff says Chillicothe post-prom shooting is ‘100% gang related’
CHILLICOTHE (25News Now) - An after-prom party in rural Chillicothe turned violent early Sunday morning, April 28, leaving one young man in the hospital fighting for his life. Peoria County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on the scene at the Valley Lakes Center event venue around 1 a.m. to find a fight and shots fired in the parking lot.
Rural Peoria County road to close until fall for bridge replacement
PEORIA (25News Now) - The bridge carrying Illinois 8 over West Fork Kickapoo Creek near Oak Hill is being replaced, meaning that road will close for around six months. The Illinois Department of Transportation says the replacement of the bridge begins May 1 and lasts until early November. Motorists can...
Everything to know about the Rivermen championship celebration in Peoria
PEORIA — The Peoria Rivermen will celebrate their SPHL President's Cup championship with the community on Friday evening with a downtown parade followed by a presentation at the Peoria Civic Center. The team will parade the Cup at 5:30 p.m. through the streets of downtown Peoria, culminating with a...
Boy, 15, faces felony charges after second vehicle theft in four days in Peoria
The Peoria County State's Attorney's Office has charged a 15-year-old boy with a pair of felonies after he was arrested for the second time in a week for allegedly stealing a car. The teenager was charged Monday with unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle and theft for his alleged role...
Carpenter finds note inside wall from 1975 - and tracks down woman who left it
Dakota Mohn was working on a house renovation just outside Peoria, Illinois when he made the unexpected discovery of a note from a 14 year old girl in 1975. But the girl, now in her 60s barely remembers writing it
Nightly rain chances for the next few nights
PEORIA (25News Now) - We’re keeping an eye on showers and storms to our west which will come our way later this evening and tonight. These storms are expected to weaken as they cross over the Mississippi River, which means that we’ll be left with just a few isolated to scattered showers and storms overnight. It’s not impossible to see a lingering strong storm west of the Illinois River early tonight, but chances are low. If that happens, localized strong wind gusts and hail may be possible.
Man hospitalized after driving into lake off Interstate 74
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) — A 20-year-old man’s condition is currently unknown after he drove off Interstate 74 and into a lake at mile marker 111 near Goodfield on Monday. According to the Woodford County Sheriff Matthew Smith, deputies determined that the man was driving eastbound on Interstate...
How a small Peoria dog trainer has grown to serve pet owners across Illinois
When Patrick Sisco and Anna Sauder decided last April to open a dog training business out of their Peoria home, they expected to get off to a slow start. That has not been the case. “There are quite a few people in the Peoria area who need a lot of...
Peoria Community Center Invites Kids to Cook for Mom on Mother's Day; Early Sign-Up Recommended
The Peoria Community Center is hosting a culinary event just in time for Mother's Day where the kids take charge of the cooking. Aimed at giving moms a well-deserved rest, the classes will teach youngsters aged 9 and above how to whip up some delicious dishes for the special occasion. According to an announcement on the Peoria city website, there will be two separate sessions; one for ages 9 to 11 on Tuesday, May 7, and another for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, May 8, both set from 5:30 to 7 pm. Peoriaaz.gov notes that the cost is a mere $15 per child.
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